The annual Graduate Student Research Conference (GSRC) is run by the Biomedical Sciences Student Organization (BSSO) from the Macon & Joan Brock Health Sciences at Old Dominion 91短视频. The GSRC showcases the research of students from universities from across the Hampton Roads area and throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
We are very excited to host an open conference that invites all graduate students and post-docs to share their research. If you are interested in participating in this year鈥檚 conference, please reach out to the BSSO at bssoevms@gmail.com.
Details:
Date: March 14, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Waitzer Hall, 735 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
The abstract submission deadline is February 15, 2025.
- Abstracts will be accepted from Master鈥檚 and Ph.D. students as well as post-doctorate fellows in research fields related to biomedical sciences, biotechnology, engineering and life sciences.
- Accolades and travel awards will be given to the award winners.
- If you are interested in registering for the conference and/or apply to present a poster and oral presentation, please reach out to the BSSO.
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Campus Map
Please park in the CHKD Visitor Parking Garage (Visitor Garage A), located at: 725 W Olney Rd, Norfolk, VA 23507
The event will be held in Waitzer Hall: 735 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
Past Conference Participation
The Graduate Student Research Conference is privileged, and proud, to have hosted students from universities across the Hampton Roads metro area and throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. We are excited to once again host students from external schools and hope to see your work in March.
If you are interested in registering for the conference and/or apply to present a poster and oral presentation, please reach out to the BSSO.
